Software Engineer - Apple Watch

Apple is a place where extraordinary people come together to do their life's best work. Our people don't just create products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

As an engineer on the watchOS Media team, you will be responsible for building the future of the Music, Podcasts, Now Playing, Photos, Camera Remote, and TV Remote apps on watchOS. Our team creates and maintains the frameworks that power all media apps and experiences on the Apple Watch and supports seamless integration with other devices including iPhones, AirPods, HomePods, and AppleTVs.

You will be working on bringing many different media and remote control experiences to life on watchOS. Your primary responsibility will be to help develop new features within our apps and frameworks, while also contributing to different levels of the engineering stack throughout the development process. This includes collaborating closely with the design team to push boundaries on human-computer interactions, crafting efficient solutions tailored to the constraints of a small, low power device, and working with teams across Apple to architect robust and maintainable systems.

The role requires a deep commitment to product quality and attention to detail, with 8+ years of related experience and a strong background in systems development. You'll be expected to have excellent communication skills and work collaboratively across teams. Experience with optimization, profiling, and UI/UX design is highly valued.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $143,100 - $264,200, plus opportunities for equity through stock programs, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement. Join us in creating innovative experiences that millions of Apple Watch users rely on daily.